Research

Summary of the Research Activities

Areas of Research

    • Ancient History

    • Archaeology

    • Modern Indian History

    • Military History

    • European History

    • Chinese History

Titles of Theses of Faculty

Dr. (Mrs.) D. Parvathi Shenbagadevi

Ph.D. Thesis Title: “History of Madras Regiment”

Dr. (Mrs.) Rukmani Vathanam

Ph.D. Thesis Title: “Thirupughalur Temple – A Study”

Dr. (Mrs.) V. Rajeswari

M.Phil. Thesis Title: 'The Status of Muslim Wanen in Trichy Town'

Ph.D. Thesis Title: “Agrarian Transformation in Thanjavur (1947-1968)”

Ms. N. Preetha

M.Phil Thesis Title: “Siva Kozhundeeswara Temple at Sivankudal-A Study”

Publications

Dr. (Mrs.) D. Parvathi Shenbagadevi

    1. “Trade Union Movement in Tirunelveli District till 1947” paper presented in South Indian History Congress School of Historical Studies, Madurai Kamaraj University 20- 22 January 2005.

  1. Globalisation paper presented in UGC National Seminar on Indian Urban Governance : Emerging Trends and Issues – Anna Centre for Public Affairs, University of Madras 8, 9 December 2006.

  2. Environmental and Disaster Management paper presented in the Silver Jubilee International UGC Seminar on Public Affairs and Governance ; Challenges and Strategies organized by Anna Centre for Public Affairs, University of Madras 24th January 2008.

    1. Attended the 29th Annual Conference of the South Indian History congress held at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli from January 30 to February 1, 2008 and presented a paper titled “Role of Women in Development and Peace”.

    2. As a Resource person, presented a paper on “Role of Women in the 1857 Revolt in the state level symposium on 1857 revolt sponsored by ICHR and organized by the department of history and Tourism at Sri K.G.S. Arts College Srivaikuntam during March 5 2009.

Dr. (Mrs.) Rukmani Vathanam

  1. Saraswathi Worship in Tamilnadu. ‘ Kalvettu’ – Journal of State Department of Archaeology (Quarterly) No.142003, pp 45-46

  2. Temple Endowments :Agneeswarar temple at tirupugalur Journal of Indian History and Culture Issue No X, 2003.p.53

  3. Pujas in Agneeswarar Temple – Thiruppugalur. National Seminar at Annamalai University March 2-3, 2005.

  4. Historical background of Thiruppugalur as gleaned from the inscriptions of Agneeswarar temple. proceedings of Tamilnadu History Congress 30 Sept – 2 oct 2005.

  5. Architectural features of the two main shrines of the temple of Agneeswarar at Thiruppugalur International Seminar at Erode Feb 2006

  6. Nineth Thirumarai – Gandaradhithar Mayilam Parimalavel Tamil Research Centre and Meenakshi College for Women 2006.

    1. Iyyadigal Kadavarkone Nayanar ; Kshetra Thiruvanba Alpha D.T., Educational Trust and Parimalalvel Tamil Research Centre, Pondichery 21.07.2007

    2. Veemeesvarar Temple at Serappanancheri - a study, Published in ‘Kalvettu’_77 th issue, State Department of Archeology, April 2009

    3. Vishnu Temples in Nannilam Taluq with special reference to Kirupasamuthra Perumal Temple a study , Sirupuliyur

Dr. (Mrs.) V. Rajeswari

  1. A Study on Protection of Special Children through clean Environment - Paper presented in the ICHR National Conference on Ecological Movements and sustainable development at St. Joseph’s College, Trichy. Dec 2004.

  2. Perspective of Ezhava Movement in kerala temple entry movement in Tamil Nadu, paper presented in UGC seminar on Temple Entry movement organized by the Department of History Bharathidasan University Trichy January 2005.

  3. Status of Muslim Women in Higher Education’ Paper presented at the UGC Seminar organized by the department of Sociology Bharathidasan University Trichy , January 2005

  4. Changing pattern of cultivation in agricultural research with special reference to Trichirapalli – Paper presented at ICHR seminar at St. Joseph’s College, Trichy March 2005.

  5. Agricultural Labour Movement in East Thanjavur – A study paper presented at the Tamilnadu HistoryCongress, at pachaiyappa’s College, Kancheepuram 2004.

  6. ‘The impact of intensive agricultural District Programme in Thanjavur District’. Paper presented at the South Indian History Congress, at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai 2005.

  7. A study of sustainable agriculture paper presented at the South Indian Congress at Bangalore University, March 2006.

  8. Wage Discrimination in Thanjavur District “A study of Social Injustice” paper presented at the Tamilnadu History Congress at AVC College Mayiladudurai, October 2005.

  9. ‘Inam Village settlement in Thanjavur’ paper presented at the South Indian Congress at Rajus’ college Rajapalayam, February 2007.

  10. “Distribution of lands to Adidravida agricultural labours – “A Subaltern perspective” in towards a justice society, Dr. M.A. Zavier S.J.,(Ed)

Ms. N. Preetha

    1. Totemic symbol in Porundhal Excavation, South Indian History Congress, Kadapah,

  1. Godess Narmada in Adhichanallur Excavation, South Indian History Congress, Madras.

  2. Folk Art in Herostone (Indian Art History Congress, Patna.